Staffing Manager - Human Resources Director 3

State of Minnesota; Saint Paul (MN); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Minnesota is recruiting a Staffing Manager in the Health Department to lead vacancy filling, recruitment, selection, and compensation activities. This executive role shapes staffing strategy, classification audits, and partner relationships with executives and HR staff.

The position requires strong leadership, policy knowledge, and a focus on efficiency, accuracy, and service quality. Telework is eligible up to 50% for qualifying Minnesota-based employees.

Qualifications

• Five (5) years of HR experience including Staffing/Talent Acquisition, HRIS/Data systems, Classification/Compensation, and job audits.
• Experience with public sector HR practices and Merit System principles.
• Leadership experience such as supervisor, team lead, or project lead.

Responsibilities

• Lead the MDH HRM Staffing function to ensure qualified candidates fill vacancies promptly.
• Direct supervision of Staffing Supervisor and indirect supervision of Staffing Consultants and Specialists.
• Drive continuous improvement in staffing processes and customer service.

Skills

Staffing/Talent Acquisition

HRIS/Data Systems

Classification/Compensation

Job Audits

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business

Job description

Working Title: Staffing Manager - Human Resources Director 3

Job Class: Human Resources Director 3

Agency: Health Department

• Job ID : 98351
• Location : St. Paul
• Telework Eligible : Yes / Hybrid
• Full/Part Time : Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
• Who May Apply : This vacancy is open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted : 11/10/2026
• Closing Date : 11/30/2026
• Hiring Agency : Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)
• Division/Unit : Human Resources Management / Human Resources Staffing
• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift / 8:00am - 4:30pm
• Days of Work : Monday - Friday
• Travel Required : No
• Salary Range: $50.04 - $71.75 / hourly; $104,483 - $149,814 / annually
• Classified Status : Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union : 220 - Managerial Plan
• FLSA Status : Exempt - Executive
• Re-Posting : Yes
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

THIS POSITION IS BEING REPOSTED. IF YOU PREVIOUSLY APPLIED TO THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT, YOU DO NOT NEED TO REAPPLY TO BE CONSIDERED

Join our mission-driven team to work as a Staffing Manager in the Human Resources Management (HRM) Division at the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) and contribute to protecting, maintaining, and improving the health of all Minnesotans. This position manages and provides strategic direction and leadership to the Department of Health's overall vacancy filling process, recruitment, selection, and compensation activities, including job classification and job evaluation. This leadership role champions efforts that improve customer service, efficiency, documentation, and effectiveness by continually improving staffing related processes to best serve the needs of the agency, through best-in class service, and to become a leader in the State of Minnesota Human Resources enterprise.

Working as a Staffing Manager, you will:

• Serve as a key member of the MDH HRM Leadership Team.
• Manage the staffing section of the MDH Human Resources Office so that classification decisions are appropriate, and supervisors and managers can fill vacancies with qualified candidates.
• Provide leadership for the vacancy filling process so that all positions are filled with the best-qualified candidates in a timely manner.
• Monitor and implement best practices and continuous improvement efforts across the Staffing team.
• Ensure the MDH staffing team exhibits sound technical practices in the core functional areas of classification audits, compensation determinations, recruitment practices and selection methods,
• Establish and maintain effective, credible relationships with executive leaders, managers, supervisors and HR staff, offering training and assistance where appropriate.
• Provide direct supervision to one (1) Staffing Supervisor (HR Director 1) and indirect supervision to five (5) Staffing Consultants and six to eight (6-8) Staffing Specialists.

In accordance with HR/LR Policy #1422 Telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) , this position is eligible for up to 50% telework for applicants who live in Minnesota or in a bordering state within 50 miles of the assigned work location. The telework policy may exempt employees who live more than 50 miles from their primary work location from the 50% in-office requirement, depending on job requirements, helping the State of Minnesota access top talent across the state.

Minimum Qualifications

To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.

Five (5) years of experience in Human Resources including demonstrated experience in the areas of Staffing/Talent Acquisition, HRIS/Data systems, Classification/Compensation, and job audits. This experience must include:

• Experience applying knowledge of public sector human resource management practices, principles, and procedures, including thorough knowledge of MMB’s Administrative Procedures and Personnel Rules, Minnesota Statute 43A, and Merit System principles.
• Experience applying knowledge in enterprise classification, compensation and selection practices, including knowledge of the Hay method of job evaluation.
• Knowledge of contract and plan provisions (AFSCME, MAPE, MNA, MMA, MGEC, Non-Represented Employees Compensation Plan and Managerial Plan), especially those governing hiring.
• Demonstrated leadership experience that may include any of the following:
• Experience working as a supervisor, team lead, lead worker, or project lead*.
• Completion of a State leadership development program, such as Emerging Leaders Institute (ELI) or Senior Leadership Institute (SLI).
• Completion of a similar or equivalent leadership development program through another organization.

Qualifications to be further be assessed during the interview process:

• Human relations/interpersonal skills sufficient to engage, develop and retain a cohesive HR team and effective collaboration with peers, leaders, and stakeholders.
• Analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills sufficient to evaluate complex information and issues and identify, analyze, and present options
• Ability to exhibit leadership excellence through demonstration of the following competencies:
• Manages vision, purpose and strategy
• Develops Others
• Prevents fraud, waste and abuse in government programs.
• Manages Relationships
• Leads inclusivity

Educational Equivalencies

A degree in Human Resources or a related program such as Business Administration, Organizational Development, Industrial Psychology, Public Administration, Employment Law or other closely related field may substitute for experience as follows: Doctorate or JD may substitute for 18 months of experience. A master's degree may substitute for 18 months of experience. A bachelor's degree may substitute for one (1) year of experience. An associate's degree may substitute for six months of experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience planning and organizing major and interdisciplinary projects across an organization.
• Skills in using statistical data and tools for evaluating HR metrics/data and the effectiveness or work processes.
• Knowledge of federal and Minnesota statutes and regulations related to employment and employment law.
• Knowledge of workforce planning practices and methodology for public organizations.

Additional Requirements

This position requires successful completion of a background check and employment reference check.

MDH does not participate in the federal E-Verify program and is unable to sponsor applicants for work visas, including F-1 STEM OPT extensions, and cannot complete Form I-9 or any other documentation requiring employer participation in E-Verify. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email [e-mail] . Please indicate what assistance is needed.